This is just starting to sing. An expressive nose of lime, honeysuckle and musk. The acidity is wonderfully soft but still offers enough of a spine to see this develop more toasty notes in the years ahead. Some bathsalts, spice and thyme linger on a fantastically long finish. There's good palate weight and intensity already, meaning it will stand up to stronger flavours at the table. Absolutely no sign of petrol characters either and it's unlikely to develop any. Stunning stuff, hook in or save a bottle for another five or so years. -JP

Being co-fermented, this wine is a beautiful marriage of 3 classic Barossa varieties. Undoubtedly an easy style to enjoy, Big Bob McLean has succeeded once again by allowing the wine to speak in one language. With only 2440 bottles produced, and who knows how many Bob has consumed himself, this is a rare wine, well priced and worth tracking down. Its spice elements excite while the earthy tone in its voice provides comfort. Soft, gluggable and full of bright fruit, with a strong and confident finish. -DD

Flushed with dusted chocolate and cassis, this is now taking on some secondary characters of leather and truffle. A distinct rustic edge adds complexity to the berry and plum flavours, with plenty of Eden Valley spice on the finish. Varietal leaf and capsicum sit in the background and there are minty highlights too. Firmly in its drinking window and crying out for roast lamb. -JP

When I first tried this wine it reminded me of an old Penfold’s Bin 389 – quite earthy, spicy and chewy highlighting the structure of Cabernet with the richness of Shiraz. This is a classic Australian style which combines both fruit and oak seamlessly. -BB